Mainstream media keeps missing these stories, but Black and Brown journalists are covering what actually matters. From economic crises to broken treaties to fights for justice, these are the stories shaping our communities right now. Here’s what you need to know this week.
- She survived the Tulsa Massacre and never got justice: Viola Fletcher, who survived the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre as a child, has died at 111 without ever receiving reparations for what was taken from her community. She testified before Congress on the massacre’s 100th anniversary, saying she still saw Black bodies in the streets and smelled the smoke. Her attorney says she died “without a single act of real redress” from Tulsa. Here’s her story and why her fight for justice isn’t over. Keep reading at The Oklahoma Eagle.
- The job crisis for Black women, explained: Black women are facing a serious jobs crisis that’s getting worse, not better. Over 300,000 lost their jobs this year, and their unemployment rate is double that of white women. With DEI programs being cut and federal data becoming harder to access, experts warn the situation could deepen racial wealth gaps for years to come. Here’s what’s really happening and what it means for the economy. Keep reading at URL Media.
- The health care cliff around the corner: Nearly five million people could lose their health insurance if Congress doesn’t act before enhanced premium tax credits expire at the end of 2025. Without these subsidies, average premiums would jump from $169 to $919 monthly for lower income families. Black Americans and young adults would be hit hardest, with uninsurance rates potentially hitting 30%. Here’s what’s at stake and who will be affected most. Keep reading at URL Media.
- Tribes left out of education overhaul: The Trump administration just announced plans to dismantle the Department of Education and move Native student programs to other agencies. The catch? They didn’t consult a single tribe first, even though federal law requires it. This affects everything from elementary schools to tribal colleges, and Native education advocates are calling it a violation of treaty obligations. Here’s why this matters and what tribes are saying about being left out of decisions that directly impact their communities. Keep reading at Native News Online.
- Why detainees are giving up and leaving: Detained immigrants in New York and New Jersey are giving up their deportation cases at shocking rates, up over 1,300% this summer. New policies are making bond nearly impossible to get, forcing people to choose between months or years in detention or leaving the country voluntarily. Here’s what’s really happening inside the system. Keep reading at Documented.
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